The Gregg Wallace controversy has a lot to teach us
Recent allegations made against Gregg Wallace, the MasterChef host, are eerily similar to those levelled against other celebrities and politicians in recent years. There’s almost a sense that having power or influence brings out the worst in people. Nik Kinley examines what we can learn. The Instagram video where Wallace dismissed his accusers, calling them […]
Don’t waste time on recruitment issues – instead, flush out the problems.
It’s a bit strange, but you will see the light at the end of this story. Adam McCulloch takes a lighthearted look into the world of human resources this week. He hears about a new recruitment strategy, and looks at research that shows how much time we waste doing things other than working. In 2024, […]
Get Britain working: SOM calls on local OH participation
The Society of Occupational Medicine has stated that occupational health professionals should be included in the local work and health strategy to help people with ill-health return to work and remain in their jobs. SOM’s response to the Get Britain Working White Paper stated that while the document provided “some useful pointers” for future use, […]
Northern Ireland Consultations on Gender, Ethnicity and Disability Pay Reporting
In Northern Ireland, a consultation on the gender, ethnicity and disabilities pay gap has been launched. Although legislation has been in place in Northern Ireland since 2016, allowing for the reporting of gender pay gaps, regulations that would have formally mandated it were never implemented. In 2017, the UK introduced gender pay gap reporting, which […]
The 10 most bizarre employment tribunal cases in 2024
These tribunal cases can be so bizarre that they make you stop and wonder, “How on earth …?’?’” The story may be obscured under legalistic arguments but these cases shed light on the everyday workplace situations for many. Here are 10 bizarre employment tribunal cases in 2024, ranging from seemingly random remarks to sudden dismissals. […]
RSPH urges those at risk to be vaccinated, as a winter ‘tripledemic” looms.
Those who are at high risk of becoming seriously ill this winter with flu should get vaccinated immediately. The Royal Society for Public Health issued the warning after data from previous winters showed a steep decline in the number eligible people deemed ‘at-risk’ getting vaccinated. This trend is expected to continue into this winter. At […]
Unions demand an increase in the statutory sick pay
A group of 24 leaders from unions have written to the Prime Minister urging him to move forward with the plans for reforming statutory sick pay. The Employment Rights Bill gives employees the right of claiming SSP on their first day being sick. It is expected to increase by PS2 per week to PS118.75 in […]
Financial services are’struggling to attract young talent’
A new study has found that two thirds of UK employers in the financial services sector struggle to find young talent. Davies, a professional service and technology consulting firm, reported that 70% of its respondents said their culture was positive and supportive, but 63% believed more encouragement was required to attract young people into finance. […]
Salary compression: the importance of fair compensation
In recent years, employers, especially in the face of a difficult commercial environment, have chosen to raise junior employees’ salaries faster than senior colleagues. Elena Bajada, from the executive search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa, examines what HR managers should do to ensure that their pay structures are fair. Salary is a major indicator of […]
How European HR teams prepare for 2025
European HR leaders are leading the way in blazing new trails. They are experimenting with AI use cases that have high stakes, advocating for pay transparency and offering flexible work arrangements. They also prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion (DEIB), more than US people teams. We’ve already revealed the results of our 2025 State of People […]